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This is the place to share your Weight Loss Surgery journey with other members. Please start your own thread to tell us more about yourself. Do you have weight loss surgery? Who was/is your surgeon? How much weight have you lost, what changes have you noticed, and what challenges have you overcome?

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  1. Another step closer!

    By jessiquoi,
    • 1 reply
    • 543 views

  2. Hello

    By cassro1014,
    • 1 reply
    • 646 views

  3. NEWBEE2

    By LJM,
    • 1 reply
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  4. Surgery in one month...

    By StrasVegasGirl,
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  5. Start of new Journey

    By scollum,
    • 1 reply
    • 558 views

  6. Im So Ready :)

    By Dominique1988,
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  7. Hello

    By Haide25,
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  8. Hello! I've made up my mind, it is time for a change

    By skeeterbait8,
    • 1 reply
    • 503 views

  9. Dancing after surgery

    By belovedlove,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,963 views

  10. Another Question

    By djbryan51,
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    • 438 views

  11. Looking forward to being banded 3/10/09

    By ljordan112,
    • 1 reply
    • 460 views

  12. Best Value for Self-Pay Banding?

    By Denelle,
    • 1 reply
    • 786 views

  13. Can u tell me about Dr. Horacio Guajardos

    By rosebud0919,
    • 1 reply
    • 560 views

  14. Parnelli

    By parnelli,
    • 1 reply
    • 709 views

  15. "Lingo"

    By Rockn4u,
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    • 767 views

  16. im am new here and i have some questions

    By thepenguinkeeper37,
    • 1 reply
    • 664 views

  17. Stubborn 3lbs

    By MzStockton,
    • 1 reply
    • 477 views

  18. I am struggling with the pre op liquid diet HELP

    By ladye78,
    • 1 reply
    • 618 views

  19. Keep on kepping on

    By New Jersey Rambo,
    • 1 reply
    • 461 views

  20. Hello

    By chrystalmojica,
    • 1 reply
    • 629 views

  21. New to Forum

    By mhazelrigg,
    • 1 reply
    • 727 views

  22. Pre-op

    By katlyn.kitchens,
    • 1 reply
    • 420 views

  23. Post op VSG

    By Thetravelingdove,
    • 1 reply
    • 3,592 views

  24. New In Iowa

    By lms60002,
    • 1 reply
    • 579 views

  25. kneebiter

    By oilpainter,
    • 1 reply
    • 606 views

  26. I had my first visit with the surgeon

    By Em's Mom,
    • 1 reply
    • 796 views

  27. Forum newbie

    By Lapbandster,
    • 1 reply
    • 813 views

  28. Beazwax

    By beazwax,
    • 1 reply
    • 680 views

  29. One Week Post Op - Things I'm Grateful For

    By SandraD_PDX,
    • 1 reply
    • 451 views

  30. I got the Band July 3rd - Down 50 lbs

    By stephieeve,
    • 1 reply
    • 609 views

  31. New to this Group and Procedure

    By Cheryl Elizabeth,
    • 1 reply
    • 631 views

  32. Hi everyone...1st post

    By Ciao_Bella,
    • 1 reply
    • 655 views

  33. Feb 4 2014 Mi Hospital anyone else? (Cabrera)

    By Water Nazi,   
    • 1 reply
    • 819 views

  34. Hello From WA State

    By chatty826,
    • 1 reply
    • 516 views

  35. Tired Of Being Overweight!

    By keda,
    • 1 reply
    • 412 views

  36. newbie

    By abandon,
    • 1 reply
    • 456 views

  37. Confidence...

    By TrumpetTinklers,
    • 1 reply
    • 296 views

  38. HELLO BANDITS - 2 weeks to go!

    By DaRkPriNcEsS65,
    • 1 reply
    • 594 views

  39. Greetings and salutations!

    By Regnadkcin,
    • 1 reply
    • 903 views

  40. Conversion from LapBand to Sleeve on May 8, 2014.

    By HeidiKnezFord,   
    • 1 reply
    • 543 views

  41. am i the only big fat failure here?

    By susie77453,
    • 1 reply
    • 379 views

  42. Letter of necessity

    By Navywif99,
    • 1 reply
    • 737 views

  43. 5:2 DIET

    By Daddysgirl10,
    • 1 reply
    • 397 views

  44. Banding This Wednesday

    By JudyLR,
    • 1 reply
    • 720 views

  45. My Journey Begins

    By Meljp,
    • 1 reply
    • 644 views

  46. New to this forum

    By biggysmalls,
    • 1 reply
    • 516 views

  47. 140 pounds down and I fit into my high school dress!!

    By Crafty Li'l Devil,
    • 1 reply
    • 442 views

  48. My Two Months Post-Op Observations....

    By PreciousCargo,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,052 views

  49. pheobe 69

    By pheobe 69,
    • 1 reply
    • 428 views

  50. Waiting......

    By jensec123,
    • 1 reply
    • 580 views

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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
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    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      Bought a treadmill and some 5 lb weights. Time to get off my butt and get moving!
      · 1 reply
      1. DaisyChainOz

        DaisyChainOz

        That's a great choice! 😊

    • DaisyChainOz

      DaisyChainOz

      Surgery done!  Really looking forward to the next chapter 🥳😁
      · 3 replies
      1. GreenTealael

        GreenTealael

        Congratulations!!🎉

      2. Bugzy46

        Bugzy46

        Congrats

      3. Alisa_S

        Alisa_S

        Fantastic! Best of luck to you & I hope you're healing nicely & not having much pain!🙏

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